Parking in our overcrowded towns and cities is becoming a dangerous problem for many

There are growing calls for a change in the law to make our pavements safer.

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00:00 The issue of bad parking on streets and pavements in the UK is becoming increasingly problematic,

00:09 prompting various cities to take action. Edinburgh has introduced a stringent ban on pavement

00:16 parking, imposing fines of £100 on offenders. Other cities are considering or have implemented

00:23 similar measures to curb this practice, which often forces pedestrians, including those

00:29 with disabilities, or pushing prams onto the road. In London, pavement parking has been

00:35 illegal since 1974, with the Highway Code explicitly prohibiting it to prevent obstructions

00:42 and to ensure safe passage for pedestrians. It has been suggested that extending these

00:48 regulations across the country could significantly improve urban mobility and safety, reducing

00:55 the daily hazards faced by vulnerable groups. It does beg the question, what is the most

01:00 difficult place to park in our part of the world?